United States Air Force Academy Band Explained

Unit Name:U.S. Air Force Academy Band
Dates:1955 to Present[1]
Country: United States
Branch: U.S. Air Force
Type:Military band
Role:Public duties
Size:60 (Drum corps), 65 (marching band)[2]
Garrison:Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Decorations:
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
Identification Symbol Label:Logo

The United States Air Force Academy Band is a United States military band based out of Peterson Space Force Base near Colorado Springs, Colorado. Despite the fact that it provides musical support to the USAFA Cadet Wing, it is an active duty full time band.[3] The USAFA Drum and Bugle Corps on the other hand is staffed by cadets of the academy. The band, like many other USAF bands, performs in a distinctive ceremonial dress, which includes a choker-style collar, and silver-braided epaulettes. It is one of two premier ensembles in the air force, with the other being the United States Air Force Band. The band was raised in 1955, shortly after the foundation of the academy.[4] [5] [6]

The band is composed of the following ensembles:

The band performs at public/civic as well as community events. It often leads military parades at the academy or performs for Falcon fans at American football games.[8] [9]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: United States Air Force Academy Band (USAFA). Haulman. Daniel L.. United States Air Force. 19 June 2022.
  2. Web site: Air Force Bands - U.S. Air Force Academy Band - Our Mission. United States Air Force. 19 June 2022.
  3. Web site: As The Air Force Turns 70, The Air Force Academy Band Marks Milestone With New Music. Stephanie. Wolf. Colorado Public Radio. 22 January 2024.
  4. Web site: As the Air Force Turns 70, the Air Force Academy Band Marks Milestone with New Music.
  5. Web site: The Air Force Academy Band is coming to Montgomery's Riverfront . https://web.archive.org/web/20190523230219/http://www.centralalabamaweekend.com/the-air-force-academy-band-is-coming-to-montgomerys-riverfront/ . 2019-05-23 . www.centralalabamaweekend.com.
  6. Web site: Band program cuts equal new members at Peterson. 15 August 2013. csmng.com.
  7. Web site: The U.S. Air Force Academy Band Presents "My Country 'Tis of Thee".
  8. Web site: Outreach.
  9. Web site: Air Force Academy Band to make visit.